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Dear friends The bishops write : Since the beginning of the Covid pandemic, until the present time, we have shared with you our judgment that the situation of the last two years has meant that the Sunday Obligation  has been impeded and has needed to be fulfilled in other ways. We thank God that this  situation has now […]

Hello friends Here’s the report from the diocese, having taken account of the output from the Listening Sessions across the diocese towards the end of 2021. Thank you to all parishioners who participated. I hope that in someway your comments are reflected in this report. What is important is that we adopt synodal practice in […]

I’ve heard it said that men are like icebergs. Most of their emotions, thoughts and feelings are submerged beneath the surface of their lives. Many men do not open up about themselves and what is going on for them at work, in their families, in their lives in general and in the Church etc. They […]

Dear friends Should you be admitted to any of the West Herts Hospitals Trust hospitals ie Watford, St Albans or Hemel Hempstead, the Catholic Chaplain is:  Theresa Taylor-Brookes  And the contact number for chaplaincy is:  07776 598 704 or 01923 217 994  Email: westherts.spiritualcare@nhs.net It is unlikely that the chaplain will visit you unless you request […]

Dear friends The Cardinal has asked parish priests to make parishioners aware of the press statement released by the Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of England and Wales, Ireland and Scotland, appealing for spiritual and practical support for Ukraine. Blessings Fr Brian